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The DCS460, DCS510 will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is
a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
Contents
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Delivery inventory
4
Symbols
4
Safety precautions
5-16
Denomination of components
17
Technical data
18
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
19-20
Checking the chain tension
21
Retightening the saw chain
21
Chain brake
21
Engaging the chain brake
21
Fuel / Refuelling
22-23
Chain lubrication
24
Starting the engine
25
Stopping the engine
25
Checking the chain brake
26
Working in winter
26
Adjusting the carburetor
27
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Sharpening the saw chain
28-29
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior
30
Cleaning the guide bar
30
Replacing the saw chain
31
Cleaning the air filter
32
Replacing the spark plug
33
Checking the muffler screws
33
Replacing the starter cable
34
Replacing the return spring
34
Mounting the fan housing
34
Cleaning the cylinder area
35
Replacing the fuel filter
35
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen
35
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance
36
Service, spare parts and guarantee
36-37
Troubleshooting
37
Extract from the spare parts list
38-39
This product complies with:
American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association
Z62.1-03 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-04 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression”
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements.
Category C= 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.
With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the
assembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident
prevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can,
despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting
satisfaction from this first-rate product.
DCS460, DCS510
WARNING !
Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand and
carefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and
is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precautions are
described in detail within this owners manual.